Gardner, MA vs Thornton, CO
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Gardner
66.9
#1484 nationally
Thornton
66.7
#1515 nationally
Thornton leads in median household income ($95,064 vs $56,974). Gardner leads in walk score (39 vs 32). Thornton leads in crime level (7.5 vs 9.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gardner, MA | Thornton, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.9 (#1484) | 66.7 (#1515) |
| Population | 20,974 | 144,922 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $379,602 | $498,542 |
| Median Household Income | $56,974 | $95,064 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 30.9 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 9.0 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.0 | D+9.0 |
D
66.9 Score
Gardner, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$379,602
Population
20,974
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
Northeast
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66.7 Score
Thornton, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$498,542
Population
144,922
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
West
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